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Park Board Advances Plans After Heated Debate
After a divided vote, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board advanced plans affecting parkway closures and public space, highlighting ongoing debates over access, safety and the role of cars in city parks.
Delivering Papers, Bearing Witness
Delivering newspapers across Minneapolis, Carla Pardue discovered that documenting a difficult moment became an act of connection, witness and community solidarity.
Artists Spread the Anti-ICE Message on Posters, Clothing and Skin
From screen-printed shirts and protest hats to tattoos and ice sculptures, artists across Minneapolis are using their work to express solidarity, resistance and community.
“Ice Out 4 Good”: Art, Vigil and Community Resolve in Kenwood
After a censored snow sculpture was recreated in Kenwood, hundreds of neighbors gathered in candlelight to honor victims, share poetry and stand together in solidarity.
Sending an SOS from Bde Maka Ska
Candlelit ice sculptures and luminaries on frozen Bde Maka Ska send a powerful message of solidarity, concern and community during a tense winter in Minneapolis.
Fighting Ice with Ice
In a year shaped by tension and protest, Minneapolis’ Luminary Loppet became a powerful moment of community expression as artists and neighbors used ice and candlelight to create memorials, messages and solidarity.
Nico’s Tacos – Your 2026 Iron Bartender Champions Are the Neat Freaks from Nico’s Tacos
Nico’s Tacos & Agave Bar captures the 2026 Iron Bartender title with inventive cocktails, proving the popular Minneapolis taqueria is also a serious cocktail destination.
Heid Erdrich
Poet and activist Heid Erdrich reflects on her Ojibwe heritage, the role of poetry in social change and the power of community and creative response in Minneapolis.
Local Filmmakers Land National Spotlight with Jessie Diggins Documentary
Local filmmakers Torsten and Lars Brinkema bring Olympic champion Jessie Diggins’ powerful story to the screen, revealing her rise in cross-country skiing and her candid journey through mental health and recovery.









